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Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
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Hours: 48 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 14, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Progressive Care/Intermediate Care Unit position at a Level II Trauma Center in Bangor, ME, requiring PCU/intermediate care experience and active ME or compact RN licensure.
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Intermediate Care Unit (PCU) at a 411-bed Level II Trauma Center serving as the closest trauma center within a 50-mile radius
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Diverse patient population including cardiac (STEMI, NSTEMI, CHF, AFib with RVR, post-cardiac cath, post-ablation, 24h post-op TAVR), neuro (strokes, stable craniotomies, CIWA, seizure precautions), and medical/surgical (respiratory illness, long-term trachs with vents, respiratory failure, COPD exacerbation, post-op general surgery, sepsis)
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Patient ratio of 1:3–4 RN to patients on both days and nights; CNA support at 1:6–12
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12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
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Every other weekend rotation required
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May be placed on low census callback
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Holiday coverage varies based on unit needs
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Float requirement to ED, ICU, or CCU when there is an intermediate-level assignment in those departments
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Charting system is Cerner (highly preferred); uses Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, and GE monitors
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Active ME or compact RN license required
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Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required; AACN or CCRN preferred
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Minimum 1 year of PCU/intermediate care experience required; candidates with Med/Surg experience only must have at least 2 years of experience with some PCU exposure
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Must have trauma experience and experience with stroke patients, including performing Q2H neuro checks
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Cardiac skills required: temporary pacemakers, TR bands, post femoral sheath care, and cardiac rhythm interpretation
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Cardiac drip experience required, including Amiodarone (set rate) and Cardizem; insulin drip titration experience required
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Medical/surgical skills required: high-flow O2, chest tubes, wound vacs/VAC dressing changes, BiPAP, drain/ostomy care, IV starts, trach care and suctioning, and experience managing trached patients on vents
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Must not have ever worked at any Northern Light Health Hospital in a permanent capacity
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Candidate's permanent address must be 100+ miles south/southwest of the facility to be eligible
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Two professional references within the past year required, with at least one from a supervisor, manager, or director (charge nurse acceptable; peer references not accepted)
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Full SSN, copies of all certifications, and a driver's license required for consideration
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Flu vaccination required for clearance to start (medical exemptions only, subject to facility approval)
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Must have completed at least two 13-week travel assignments to be considered; first-time travelers are not eligible
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Unit support includes CNAs, a charge nurse, phlebotomy, a 24/7 ICU-trained resource nurse, 24/7 RT and hospitalist coverage, trauma surgery, PT/OT Monday–Friday, and an IV/VAT team for US-guided IVs and PICC/midline placement (RNs start their own PIVs)
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Respiratory therapy will provide education on trach management as needed
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Orientation consists of general hospital orientation followed by one day on the unit
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Cerner experience is highly preferred; candidates without it will be sent to the manager for approval
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All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted at the time of initial consideration
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Scrubs may be any color but must be professional in appearance
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Free parking available in designated areas
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Candidates living more than 100 miles north of the facility may be considered on a case-by-case basis
